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tumult

[too-muhlt, tyoo-] / ˈtu məlt, ˈtju- /


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The tumult comes as the 10-year yield was moving close to the widely watched 5% threshold, which many see as a stumbling block for stocks.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026

Amid the tumult of trade and military wars, there is arguably one of the biggest financial events in world history.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

After a period of market tumult, Nvidia shares rocketed almost 9% after its earnings, showing how quickly sentiment can shift.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

That tumult was especially pronounced last week, as traders took a more discerning look at the market’s biggest AI players—with drastically dissimilar results.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

She turned then to descend the stair, her heart in tumult.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer




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